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S.264: Medicare Whistleblower Act of 1997
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced Feb. 5, 1997
- Latest Major Action Feb. 5, 1997
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Summary
Medicare Whistleblower Act of 1997 - Amends title XI of the Social Security Act to allow Medicare beneficiaries to submit a written request to program providers for an itemized bill of items and services received from them. Permits such beneficiaries to further request a review of such a bill for any billing irregularities by the appropriate fiscal intermediary or carrier under contract to administer Medicare benefits. Directs the Secretary of...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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| Feb. 5, 1997 |
Introduced in the Senate by John McCain (R-Ariz.) |